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Five Ways Writers Can Protect Their Rights at the U.S. Border
In the wake of the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, some 60 Iranians and Iranian-Americans were reported to have been stopped at the U.S.-Canada border and subjected to… More
PEN America Awarded $250K in Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Fight Disinformation and Harassment Online
“During a fraught political moment, we’re especially honored that Craig is doubling down on his contributions to our vital work in promoting truth and transparency and defending journalists and… More
Shortlisted for an Oscar, Syrian Filmmaker Denied U.S. Travel Visa
“The denial of Fayyad’s visa shows how the travel ban continues to disrupt and prevent the free flow of artists and ideas across borders, in the process undermining a… More
Arrest of Writer and Translator Arash Ganji Is an Unwarranted Attack on Freedom of Expression in Iran
“The Iranian authorities have blatantly targeted Arash Ganji for his writing and work to foster free expression and cross-cultural literary understanding." More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Aleksandra Lun, translated by Elizabeth Bryer
"I think we need them to see our own stories reflected—all of us, even if we don’t know it, are telling a story with our own lives." More
PEN America Calls for Immediate Release of Chinese Artist Arrested for Supporting Hong Kong Protesters
“ The arrest of Yang Licai is an assault on free speech and artistic freedom. It’s part of an alarming crackdown against Chinese activists and artists involved in pro-democracy… More
Writers Freed As Part of Ukraine Prisoner Swap
PEN America said it was immensely relieved that two journalists, Stanislav Aseyev and Oleh Halaziuk, were freed as part of a broader prisoner exchange in Ukraine on Sunday. More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Will Mackin
"Somebody once told me that, with the possible exception of my mom, nobody actually cares if I ever write or publish anything. I find this idea more liberating than… More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Amal El-Mohtar
"Cultivate compassion for your own work, for its flaws and limits. Let yourself love your work even as you labour to improve it." More
Free Speech Week with Safa Al Ahmad
From October 21 to 23, PEN America and Index on Censorship organized a series of college visits for Saudi journalist and filmmaker Safa Al Ahmad. More
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